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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S3500

 SX200 IS S3500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S3500 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S3500

 SX200 IS S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S3500.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S3500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (129g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
31
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $85